Infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they ____________.

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The extrusion reflex is the instinctual tendency of infants to push food out of their mouths. When this reflex disappears, usually around 4-6 months of age, infants are ready for solid foods. The development of the let-down reflex and ability to digest lactose are related to breastfeeding and do not indicate readiness for solid foods. Having most of their primary teeth also does not necessarily indicate readiness for solid foods.

Infants Are Physically Ready to Start Eating Solid Foods When